This was at a point 2700 feet above the floor of the Valley, which is itself 4000 feet above the level of the sea.
Needless to say, he is perfectly familiar with all the mountain trails, and, notwithstanding his great age, he easily makes long trips on foot and horseback which would fatigue a much younger man.

Mr.Clark is thoroughly familiar with the flora, fauna and geology of the Valley and its surroundings.

His knowledge of botany is particularly accurate, a knowledge gleaned partly from books, but mainly from close personal observation, the best possible teacher.
His long residence in Yosemite has made him familiar with every spot, his love for the Valley is deep and strong, and when he departs this life his remains will rest close to the Yosemite Falls, in the little grave yard where other pioneers are buried.
With his own hands he has dug his grave, and quarried his own tombstone from one of the massive blocks of granite found in the immediate neighborhood.

His monument now rests in his grave, and when it is removed to receive his remains, will be used to mark his last resting place.

His grave is surrounded by a neat fence, and trees, shrubs and vines, which he has himself planted, grow around in great profusion.